Request
Public Records
We value transparency and responsiveness. If you are seeking information, please search our website before submitting a records request.
Ohio Department of Public Safety
Traffic Crash Reports
The West Chester Police Department participates in electronic submission of traffic crash reports to the State of Ohio's Department of Public Safety (DPS). Traffic crash reports are available online. Please allow 72 hours for processing of the report. Private property reports are not sent to the State of Ohio DPS.
How a Request Moves
-
Received
Please use the form below to formally request public records. Be as specific as possible to ensure you are provided with a timely, accurate response.
-
Reviewed
All requests for public records will be responded to within a reasonable period of time, and all records will be reviewed for appropriate redactions prior to release, as permitted by law.
-
Released
West Chester reserves the right to charge for copies of records as permitted by law.
The West Chester Police Department will provide photocopies of reports (up to 25 pages) free of charge. If the requested report is larger than 25 pages the fee for each photocopy is five cents beginning with the first photocopy. The charge for two-sided photocopies is 10 cents per sheet.
Make a Request
You are not required to provide your name or contact information, but you must provide information about how you want to receive the requested records.